GROVETON — The Trinity County Commissioners Court approved extending public safety laws to Lakewood at Livingston subdivision after residents of the area complained about traffic issues.
Kris Harlow, representing the subdivision’s property owners’ association, provided the court with the minutes of a recent meeting at which the POA approved petitioning the county to extend law enforcement patrols.
However, County Attorney Colton Hay questioned a lawsuit that had been filed against the association and whether it can actually request it, saying the county needs to be sure that the POA has jurisdiction. He also pointed out that the county cannot patrol private roads.
Commissioner Neal Smith inquired about a gate that had been blocking the road, but did say he did not have a problem with the request as long as it’s legal.
County Judge Danny Martin queried Harlow about any opposition, as no one in the audience spoke against the matter.
In other business, the court:
•approved claims for disaster-related items;
•approved budget amendments for the maintenance department;
•approved replacement of an office shredder for a cost of $131.51;
•approved the 2025 Indigent Defense Formula grant;
•tabled a measure to hire for generator maintenance;
•approved the acceptance of a $3,520 donation from the Trinity Community Cemetery Association; and
•appointed Marty Truss as the new Veterans Service Officer.
